Trice v. Trice

Larry D. Vaught, Judge.

Garland Trice, Ethel Green, Mattie Mason, and Margaret Dorsey (appellants) filed a petition to partition 171 acres in Moro, Arkansas. In response to the petition, Trenton Trice counterclaimed to be declared the sole owner of the property based on adverse possession and his exclusive possession of the property. After a hearing on the matter, the trial court concluded that Trenton held the land in question adversely to appellants and “that the title is in dispute. As a result, partition can not (sic) be granted.” On appeal, appellants argue that the trial court erred in…